LESSON PLAN GRADE 12

PHILIPPINE POLITICS & GOVERNANCE

I. Objective
At the end of the discussion, the students are able to:
A. Define power and distinguish between the dimensions of power.
B. Discuss police power, eminent domain, and taxation, and their purposes.
C. Describe how leaders can employ these sources of power and influence in a meaningful way.

II. Subject Matter

A. Topic: Power
B. Sub-topics: The nature of power
The dimensions of power
Types of power
Police power
Eminent domain
Exercise and consequences of power
Power of taxation
C. Reference: Philippine Politics and Governance
by Renan E. Ramos
pp.36 46

III. Lesson Proper

A. Daily Routine
Prayer and Greetings
Checking of Attendance
Checking of Assignment
B. Motivation
The teacher will post a picture about a person that lifts the world.

Questions to ponder on:

1. What can say about the picture?
2. What do you think this picture pertaining to?
3. Give your own definition of power.
4. How do you think power is exercised?
C. Activity & Decision
The teacher will divide the class in to three groups and each group will discuss the types of
power and their purposes.
GROUP 1: Police Power
Guide Questions:
 1. Define what is Police Power.
2. What are the characteristics and scope of a police power?
3. Give an example/s where in the police power is being exercise.
GROUP 2 Power of Eminent Domain
Guide Questions:
1. What is Eminent domain?
2. How is this power being exercise?
3. Give the conditions for the exercise of this power.
4. Who may exercise the Power of Eminent Domain?
5. What are the requisites and limits to exercise the Power of Eminent Domain.
GROUP 3 Power of Taxation
Guide Questions:
1. Is tax different from taxation? Why or why not and jutify.
2. What is the purposeof taxation?
3. What are considered limitations of taxation?
D. Generalization
Direction: Give the differences of the three types of power.

POLICE POWER POWER OF EMINENT POWER OF TAXATION

DOMAIN
As to subject
As to who exercises:
As to property taken
As to compensation

E. Value Integration
Question: How does Political leader exercise their power?
Answer: The power exercised by our political leaders emanates from the authority conferred to
them by the law. If their actions are beyond the scope of their authority, the courts may, in a proper
case, declare such acts as without legal effects.

IV. Assignment
Interview a barangay captain concerning the powers granted to him or her as head of the
barangay. In the exercise of such powers, the barangay captain should be asked to mention decisions
he or she has made regarding the barangay. You should also talk to a student leader regarding the
powers given to him or her and how such powers is exercised. The interviews conducted should be
submitted through a report.

Reference: Philippine Politics & Governance

by Renan E. Ramos
pp. 36
 LESSON PLAN GRADE 12
PHILIPPINE POLITICS & GOVERNANCE

I. Objective
Students could be able to get 85% index of mastery:
A. Give simple definition of different terms and concept.
B. Identify if the modified statements are correctly defined in a given sentence.
C. Difference between Power and Authority.

II. Subject Matter

A. Topic: Power (Quiz)
C. Reference: Philippine Politics and Governance
by Renan E. Ramos
pp.36 46

III. Lesson Proper

A. Daily Routine
Prayer and Greetings
Checking of Attendance
Checking of Assignment

IV. Assessment
A. Definition of Terms: Provide a simple definition of the following terms and concepts.
1. Power 6. Pubic use
2. Police power 7. Public purpose
3. Eminent domain 8. Taxes
4. Taxation 9. the power to destroy
5. Just compensation 10. Executive power

B. Modified True or False: Write TRUE if the given statement is correct. If incorrect, replace the
underlined word/s to make the statement correct.

1. Ideology is manifested in the ability to do something that is desired.

2. The exercise of power often involves decision-making.
3. The power of taxation is exercised exclusively by the government.
4. Police power entails taking a wholesome property for public use or purpose.
5. One of the considerations in the exercise of the power of eminent domain is the adequacy of
compensation.
6. Police power is also called the lifeblood of the nation.
7. The rule of taxation shall be uniform and equitable serves as limitations on the taxing power.
8. The power exercised by political leaders emanates from the authority conferred to them by the
president.
9. In the Philippines, political power is often wielded by the president.
10. The power of eminent domain is lodged in the executive branch of government.

V. Assignment
Answer the following:
1. Difference between state and nation.
2. What are the elements of state
3. Explain the effects of globalization on developing and developed countries.